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Very few people may have been waiting for a Christmas record from Scott Weiland, but that doesn’t mean reindeer sweaters are an uncomfortable fit for the rocker. Unabashed Bowie fan that he is, Weiland has always shown a weakness for crooning, slipping into a slur even on Core, but The Most Wonderful Time of the Year allows him to indulge in his Thin White Duke obsession to his heart’s content. Maybe he doesn’t re-create Bowie’s duet with Bing Crosby on “Little Drummer Boy,” but he surely cops Der Bingle’s warble on “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” and “Winter Wonderland,” then layers in harmonies out of Hunky Dory on “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” all coloring for a record that is, like so many traditional holiday albums from rockers, shamelessly patterned on Sinatra’s classic Christmas albums (well, with the exception of “Silent Night,” whose Casio rhythms are straight out of Tiny Music). The thing is, Weiland doesn’t quite take this all seriously -- there are layers of kitsch in his bossa nova swing, not to mention that repeated Bing mimicry or the decision to have “O Holy Night” bounce along to a reggae beat -- yet he’s not being ironic, either. Weiland sounds loose, like he’s discovered how to have fun in the studio, and if he hasn’t made a holiday album for the ages, at least he’s cut one that’s enjoyable.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
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John Lennon, Writer - Yoko Ono, Writer - Scott Weiland, Vocals, MainArtist - Doug Green, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, Guitar, Keyboards, Bass - Matt Cory, Upright Bass - Ronit Kirchman, Violin - Ashley Walters, Cello - Jessica Catron, String Arranger, Cello - Otto Granillo, Trombone - Andrew Tholl, Violin - Orin Hildestad, Violin - Matt Politano, Piano - Joseph Peck, Percussion, Steel Drums - Josh Aguiar, Trumpet - Daniel Schnelle, Drums - Eric K.M. Clark, Violin - Erin Aiello, Backing Vocals - Joshua Heaphey, Viola - Michael Birnbryer, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Horns Arranger - Natalie Fender Brejcha, Viola - Phil Winterbone, Backing Vocals
Manufactured for & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company., © 2022 Softdrive Records, Inc. Under Exclusive License to Rhino Entertainment, A Warner Music Group Company. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2011 Rhino Records
Mel TORME, Writer - Robert Wells, Writer - Scott Weiland, Vocals, MainArtist - Doug Green, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, Guitar, Keyboards, Bass - Matt Cory, Upright Bass - Ronit Kirchman, Violin - Ashley Walters, Cello - Jessica Catron, String Arranger, Cello - Otto Granillo, Trombone - Andrew Tholl, Violin - Orin Hildestad, Violin - Matt Politano, Piano - Joseph Peck, Percussion, Steel Drums - Josh Aguiar, Trumpet - Daniel Schnelle, Drums - Eric K.M. Clark, Violin - Erin Aiello, Backing Vocals - Joshua Heaphey, Viola - Michael Birnbryer, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Horns Arranger - Natalie Fender Brejcha, Viola - Phil Winterbone, Backing Vocals
Manufactured for & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company., © 2022 Softdrive Records, Inc. Under Exclusive License to Rhino Entertainment, A Warner Music Group Company. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2011 Rhino Records
Joey Miskulin, Arranger - Buck Ram, Writer - KIM GANNON, Writer - WALTER KENT, Writer - Scott Weiland, Vocals, MainArtist - Doug Green, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, Guitar, Keyboards, Bass - Matt Cory, Upright Bass - Ronit Kirchman, Violin - Ashley Walters, Cello - Jessica Catron, String Arranger, Cello - Otto Granillo, Trombone - Andrew Tholl, Violin - Orin Hildestad, Violin - Matt Politano, Piano - Joseph Peck, Percussion, Steel Drums - Josh Aguiar, Trumpet - Daniel Schnelle, Drums - Eric K.M. Clark, Violin - Erin Aiello, Backing Vocals - Joshua Heaphey, Viola - Michael Birnbryer, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Horns Arranger - Natalie Fender Brejcha, Viola - Phil Winterbone, Backing Vocals
Manufactured for & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company., © 2022 Softdrive Records, Inc. Under Exclusive License to Rhino Entertainment, A Warner Music Group Company. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2011 Rhino Records
Irving Berlin, Composer, Writer - Scott Weiland, Vocals, MainArtist - Doug Green, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, Guitar, Keyboards, Bass - Matt Cory, Upright Bass - Ronit Kirchman, Violin - Ashley Walters, Cello - Jessica Catron, String Arranger, Cello - Otto Granillo, Trombone - Andrew Tholl, Violin - Orin Hildestad, Violin - Matt Politano, Piano - Joseph Peck, Percussion, Steel Drums - Josh Aguiar, Trumpet - Daniel Schnelle, Drums - Eric K.M. Clark, Violin - Erin Aiello, Backing Vocals - Joshua Heaphey, Viola - Michael Birnbryer, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Horns Arranger - Natalie Fender Brejcha, Viola - Phil Winterbone, Backing Vocals
Manufactured for & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company., © 2022 Softdrive Records, Inc. Under Exclusive License to Rhino Entertainment, A Warner Music Group Company. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2011 Rhino Records
Franz Xaver Gruber, Writer - Scott Weiland, Vocals, MainArtist - Doug Green, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, Guitar, Keyboards, Bass - Matt Cory, Upright Bass - Ronit Kirchman, Violin - Ashley Walters, Cello - Joseph Moehr, Writer - Jessica Catron, String Arranger, Cello - Otto Granillo, Trombone - Andrew Tholl, Violin - Orin Hildestad, Violin - Matt Politano, Piano - Joseph Peck, Percussion, Steel Drums - Josh Aguiar, Trumpet - Daniel Schnelle, Drums - Eric K.M. Clark, Violin - Erin Aiello, Backing Vocals - Joshua Heaphey, Viola - Michael Birnbryer, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Horns Arranger - Natalie Fender Brejcha, Viola - Phil Winterbone, Backing Vocals
Manufactured for & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company., © 2022 Softdrive Records, Inc. Under Exclusive License to Rhino Entertainment, A Warner Music Group Company. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2011 Rhino Records
Edward Pola, Writer - Scott Weiland, Vocals, MainArtist - Doug Green, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, Guitar, Keyboards, Bass - Matt Cory, Upright Bass - George Wyle, Writer - Ronit Kirchman, Violin - Ashley Walters, Cello - Jessica Catron, String Arranger, Cello - Otto Granillo, Trombone - Andrew Tholl, Violin - Orin Hildestad, Violin - Matt Politano, Piano - Joseph Peck, Percussion, Steel Drums - Josh Aguiar, Trumpet - Daniel Schnelle, Drums - Eric K.M. Clark, Violin - Erin Aiello, Backing Vocals - Joshua Heaphey, Viola - Michael Birnbryer, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Horns Arranger - Natalie Fender Brejcha, Viola - Phil Winterbone, Backing Vocals
Manufactured for & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company., © 2022 Softdrive Records, Inc. Under Exclusive License to Rhino Entertainment, A Warner Music Group Company. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2011 Rhino Records
Traditional, Writer - Scott Weiland, Vocals, MainArtist - Doug Green, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, Guitar, Keyboards, Bass - Matt Cory, Upright Bass - Ronit Kirchman, Violin - Ashley Walters, Cello - Jessica Catron, String Arranger, Cello - Otto Granillo, Trombone - Andrew Tholl, Violin - Orin Hildestad, Violin - Matt Politano, Piano - Joseph Peck, Percussion, Steel Drums - Josh Aguiar, Trumpet - Daniel Schnelle, Drums - Eric K.M. Clark, Violin - Erin Aiello, Backing Vocals - Joshua Heaphey, Viola - Michael Birnbryer, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Horns Arranger - Natalie Fender Brejcha, Viola - Phil Winterbone, Backing Vocals
Manufactured for & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company., © 2022 Softdrive Records, Inc. Under Exclusive License to Rhino Entertainment, A Warner Music Group Company. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2011 Rhino Records
Dick Smith, Writer - Felix Bernard, Writer - Scott Weiland, Vocals, MainArtist - Doug Green, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, Guitar, Keyboards, Bass - Matt Cory, Upright Bass - Ronit Kirchman, Violin - Ashley Walters, Cello - Jessica Catron, String Arranger, Cello - Otto Granillo, Trombone - Andrew Tholl, Violin - Orin Hildestad, Violin - Matt Politano, Piano - Joseph Peck, Percussion, Steel Drums - Josh Aguiar, Trumpet - Daniel Schnelle, Drums - Eric K.M. Clark, Violin - Erin Aiello, Backing Vocals - Joshua Heaphey, Viola - Michael Birnbryer, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Horns Arranger - Natalie Fender Brejcha, Viola - Phil Winterbone, Backing Vocals
Manufactured for & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company., © 2022 Softdrive Records, Inc. Under Exclusive License to Rhino Entertainment, A Warner Music Group Company. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2011 Rhino Records
Hugh Martin, Composer - Ralph Blane, Composer - Scott Weiland, Vocals, MainArtist - Tommy Oliver, Arranger - Michael Lloyd, Arranger - Doug Green, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, Guitar, Keyboards, Bass - Matt Cory, Upright Bass - Ronit Kirchman, Violin - Ashley Walters, Cello - Jessica Catron, String Arranger, Cello - Otto Granillo, Trombone - Andrew Tholl, Violin - Orin Hildestad, Violin - Matt Politano, Piano - Joseph Peck, Percussion, Steel Drums - Josh Aguiar, Trumpet - Daniel Schnelle, Drums - Eric K.M. Clark, Violin - Erin Aiello, Backing Vocals - Joshua Heaphey, Viola - Michael Birnbryer, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Horns Arranger - Natalie Fender Brejcha, Viola - Phil Winterbone, Backing Vocals
Manufactured for & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company., © 2022 Softdrive Records, Inc. Under Exclusive License to Rhino Entertainment, A Warner Music Group Company. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2011 Rhino Records
Scott Weiland, Vocals, Writer, MainArtist - Doug Green, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, Guitar, Keyboards, Bass - Matt Cory, Upright Bass - Doug Grean, Writer - Ronit Kirchman, Violin - Ashley Walters, Cello - Jessica Catron, String Arranger, Cello - Otto Granillo, Trombone - Andrew Tholl, Violin - Orin Hildestad, Violin - Matt Politano, Piano - Joseph Peck, Percussion, Steel Drums - Josh Aguiar, Trumpet - Daniel Schnelle, Drums - Eric K.M. Clark, Violin - Erin Aiello, Backing Vocals - Joshua Heaphey, Viola - Michael Birnbryer, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Horns Arranger - Natalie Fender Brejcha, Viola - Phil Winterbone, Backing Vocals
Manufactured for & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company., © 2022 Softdrive Records, Inc. Under Exclusive License to Rhino Entertainment, A Warner Music Group Company. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2011 Rhino Records
Adolphe Adam, Composer - Scott Weiland, Vocals, MainArtist - Doug Green, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, Guitar, Keyboards, Bass - Matt Cory, Upright Bass - Ronit Kirchman, Violin - Ashley Walters, Cello - Jessica Catron, String Arranger, Cello - John Dwight, Lyricist - Otto Granillo, Trombone - Andrew Tholl, Violin - Orin Hildestad, Violin - Matt Politano, Piano - Joseph Peck, Percussion, Steel Drums - Josh Aguiar, Trumpet - Daniel Schnelle, Drums - Eric K.M. Clark, Violin - Erin Aiello, Backing Vocals - Joshua Heaphey, Viola - Michael Birnbryer, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Horns Arranger - Natalie Fender Brejcha, Viola - Phil Winterbone, Backing Vocals
Manufactured for & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company., © 2022 Softdrive Records, Inc. Under Exclusive License to Rhino Entertainment, A Warner Music Group Company. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2011 Rhino Records
Irving Berlin, Composer, Lyricist - Scott Weiland, Vocals, MainArtist - Doug Green, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, Guitar, Keyboards, Bass - Matt Cory, Upright Bass - Ronit Kirchman, Violin - Ashley Walters, Cello - Jessica Catron, String Arranger, Cello - Otto Granillo, Trombone - Andrew Tholl, Violin - Orin Hildestad, Violin - Matt Politano, Piano - Joseph Peck, Percussion, Steel Drums - Josh Aguiar, Trumpet - Daniel Schnelle, Drums - Eric K.M. Clark, Violin - Erin Aiello, Backing Vocals - Joshua Heaphey, Viola - Michael Birnbryer, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Horns Arranger - Natalie Fender Brejcha, Viola - Phil Winterbone, Backing Vocals
Manufactured for & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company., © 2022 Softdrive Records, Inc. Under Exclusive License to Rhino Entertainment, A Warner Music Group Company. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2011 Rhino Records
Felix Bernard, Composer - Richard B. Smith, Composer - Scott Weiland, Vocals, MainArtist - Doug Green, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, Guitar, Keyboards, Bass - Matt Cory, Upright Bass - Ronit Kirchman, Violin - Ashley Walters, Cello - Jessica Catron, String Arranger, Cello - Otto Granillo, Trombone - Andrew Tholl, Violin - Orin Hildestad, Violin - Matt Politano, Piano - Joseph Peck, Percussion, Steel Drums - Josh Aguiar, Trumpet - Daniel Schnelle, Drums - Eric K.M. Clark, Violin - Erin Aiello, Backing Vocals - Joshua Heaphey, Viola - Michael Birnbryer, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Horns Arranger - Natalie Fender Brejcha, Viola - Phil Winterbone, Backing Vocals
Manufactured for & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company., © 2022 Softdrive Records, Inc. Under Exclusive License to Rhino Entertainment, A Warner Music Group Company. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2011 Rhino Records
Hugh Martin, Composer - Ralph Blane, Composer - Scott Weiland, Vocals, MainArtist - Doug Green, Producer, Mixer, Engineer, Guitar, Keyboards, Bass - Matt Cory, Upright Bass - Ronit Kirchman, Violin - Ashley Walters, Cello - Jessica Catron, String Arranger, Cello - Otto Granillo, Trombone - Andrew Tholl, Violin - Orin Hildestad, Violin - Matt Politano, Piano - Joseph Peck, Percussion, Steel Drums - Josh Aguiar, Trumpet - Daniel Schnelle, Drums - Eric K.M. Clark, Violin - Erin Aiello, Backing Vocals - Joshua Heaphey, Viola - Michael Birnbryer, Clarinet, Flute, Saxophone, Horns Arranger - Natalie Fender Brejcha, Viola - Phil Winterbone, Backing Vocals
Manufactured for & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company., © 2022 Softdrive Records, Inc. Under Exclusive License to Rhino Entertainment, A Warner Music Group Company. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 2011 Rhino Records
Album review
Very few people may have been waiting for a Christmas record from Scott Weiland, but that doesn’t mean reindeer sweaters are an uncomfortable fit for the rocker. Unabashed Bowie fan that he is, Weiland has always shown a weakness for crooning, slipping into a slur even on Core, but The Most Wonderful Time of the Year allows him to indulge in his Thin White Duke obsession to his heart’s content. Maybe he doesn’t re-create Bowie’s duet with Bing Crosby on “Little Drummer Boy,” but he surely cops Der Bingle’s warble on “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” and “Winter Wonderland,” then layers in harmonies out of Hunky Dory on “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” all coloring for a record that is, like so many traditional holiday albums from rockers, shamelessly patterned on Sinatra’s classic Christmas albums (well, with the exception of “Silent Night,” whose Casio rhythms are straight out of Tiny Music). The thing is, Weiland doesn’t quite take this all seriously -- there are layers of kitsch in his bossa nova swing, not to mention that repeated Bing mimicry or the decision to have “O Holy Night” bounce along to a reggae beat -- yet he’s not being ironic, either. Weiland sounds loose, like he’s discovered how to have fun in the studio, and if he hasn’t made a holiday album for the ages, at least he’s cut one that’s enjoyable.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 14 track(s)
- Total length: 00:44:15
- Main artists: Scott Weiland
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Rhino
- Genre: Comedy/Other Ambient/New Age Christmas Music
Manufactured for & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company., © 2022 Softdrive Records, Inc. Under Exclusive License to Rhino Entertainment, A Warner Music Group Company. All Rights Reserved. Manufactured for & Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company., ℗ 2022 Softdrive Records, Inc. Under Exclusive License to Rhino Entertainment, A Warner Music Group Company. All Rights Reserved.
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